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Mid-Century "Triosonate" Ceiling Light By Raak Amsterdam, 1970s
$965.76
£700
€825.78
CA$1,328.39
A$1,476.59
CHF 774
MX$18,032.72
NOK 9,662.89
SEK 9,090.98
DKK 6,163.35
About the Item
For sale is a fabulous, rare, Mid-Century "Triosonate" ceiling light by RAAK Amsterdam, dating from the 1970s.
The light, which consists of a large smoked glass shade with three lava-style dimples that correspond with the triple lights on the copper-effect metal lamp holder, gives off a wonderful warm light and would look fabulous over a table.
In good working order and excellent vintage condition, the light has some wear commensurate with 50+ years of age and careful use. Of note, there are some very faint scratches to the bottom of the glass shade (see last few photos), and some expected chipping to the non-visible edge of the glass aperture, but absolutely nothing to detract. The light still retains its original RAAK label on the inside of the lampholder and has the original ceiling rose.
RAAK is a distinguished Dutch lighting manufacturer, founded in 1954 by Carel Lockhorn, a former Philips Lighting employee. Based in Amsterdam, with a secondary location later in Eindhoven, RAAK’s tagline—“Illuminated Architecture” (“Verlichte Architectuur”)—reflected its philosophy of crafting fixtures that not only provide illumination but also harmoniously integrate into high-concept interiors. The company became a star of mid-century modernism, particularly during the 1960s and 1970s, celebrated for its futuristic, Space-Age aesthetic, realised through elegant combinations of glass and metal. Notably, RAAK collaborated with a host of designers and artists, among them Sergio Asti, Bertrand Balas, Nanny Still, and many others.
- Creator:RAAK (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 15.36 in (39 cm)Depth: 15.36 in (39 cm)
- Power Source:Hardwired
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970s
- Condition:Rewired: The lamp has been rewired, using an elegant black woven cord. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: RAAK_Triosonate_011stDibs: LU7068246475232
RAAK
In Dutch, “raak” means “to hit” or “to hit the nail on the head.” Lighting company RAAK certainly accomplished that with its unique mid-century modern designs of futuristic, Space Age metal lamps, pendants and other lighting creations.
RAAK was founded in 1954 by Carel O. Lockhorn (1923–2004), a former employee of the Philips Lighting company in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Under the tagline “Illuminated Architecture,” RAAK focused on producing elegant, sophisticated and modern lighting that would blend seamlessly with high-concept interiors.
During the 1960s, one of RAAK’s most well-known designs came from its in-house designer, Frank Ligtelijn, who created the Globe 2000 series of glass and chrome floor lamps, pendants and wall lights. Another key collaboration was with Dutch artist and glassmaker Willem van Oyen, who produced the iconic Chartres wall lights in 1964. Van Oyen’s Brutalist design evoked melted paintings and was inspired by the stained glass windows in the Chartres Cathedral in France.
In the 1970s, RAAK worked with several influential international artists, such as Italian designers Sergio Asti, Giotto Stoppino and Cesare Casati and Emanuele Ponzio, and Finnish designers Maija Liisa Komulainen (best known for her metallic, cylindrical Fuga lamp) and Tapio Wirkkala, creator of the handblown crystal Suomi pendant lamps.
Through the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, RAAK enjoyed enormous success throughout Europe and worldwide for its modern lamps and decorative lighting. In 1974, Lockhorn sold RAAK to the furniture company ITT but remained its director until 1977. In 1980, RAAK merged with BIS Lighting and was renamed BISRAAK. Then, in 1999, the company entered into another merger, this time with Artilite B.V. and Indoor B.V., and became the Center for Light Architecture. It declared bankruptcy in 2011.
RAAK lighting continues to be highly coveted today among interior designers and avid vintage furniture collectors.
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